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==General Specifications==
 
==General Specifications==
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* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=red> NO </font>
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* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|red|NO}}
 
* 300 channels - 10 banks
 
* 300 channels - 10 banks
 
* 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 406-512, 806-960,1240-1300MHz range
 
* 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 406-512, 806-960,1240-1300MHz range
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* Alphanumeric Text Tagging (12 characters per line)
 
* Alphanumeric Text Tagging (12 characters per line)
 
* 5 list, 20 IDs, 100 IDs per bank; 1000 total IDs
 
* 5 list, 20 IDs, 100 IDs per bank; 1000 total IDs
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* Motorola control-channel-only trunking
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* Motorola [[Control Channel Only]] trunking
 
* ID delay
 
* ID delay
 
* Backlight
 
* Backlight
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* Computer programming (not computer control)
 
* Computer programming (not computer control)
 
* Nice search 'seek' (search resume) feature
 
* Nice search 'seek' (search resume) feature
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* Uses 4 AA Alkaline Batteries or 4 AA Rechargable batteries
 
 
* A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable
 
* A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable
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* 12 Volt 500 mA power supply Type "D" Adaptaplug
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===RR System Compatibility===
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This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database, of course you must verify that the scanner will cover the appropriate frequency range:
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* System Types:
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** Motorola Type I
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** Motorola Type II
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** Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
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** Motorola Type II Smartnet
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink
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** EDACS Standard (Wide)-  NO ESK support
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** EDACS Standard Networked - NO ESK support
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*System Voices:
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** Analog
  
 
==Mods==
 
==Mods==
 
*[[Pro2053 tap| Pro-2053 discriminator tap]]
 
*[[Pro2053 tap| Pro-2053 discriminator tap]]
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* Programming Tip: You may have more than one trunk system in a bank, provided they are seperated by 1 conventional channel
  
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
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==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
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* [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/95/95.html Easier to Read PRO-93/95/2053 Manual]
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/95/95.shtml Easier to Read Pro 95/93/2053 Manual]
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* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/2849.htm  Radio Shack Manuals]
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* [[Getting Started with your PRO-93, PRO-95 and PRO-2053]]
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==Programming Cables and Supporting Software==
 
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===Programming Cables===
 
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* [http://www.pro93.com/ Black Bag Software]
 
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* [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner.html GRE Scanner Accessories]
 
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* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/Win96/Cables/cables.html Programming Cable Information]
 
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* [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2177609&cp RS 20-047 USB Programming Cable]
 
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** [http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm Updated Drivers for RS USB cable]
 
  
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===Supporting Software===
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==Mailing Lists / Forums==
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* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/win93/default.asp  Win93]
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* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}}
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* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
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* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/commander.htm Spectrum Commander]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
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* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/manager.htm Spectrum Manager]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
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* [http://www.monteriallc.com/spectrum/dominator_feat.htm Spectrum Dominator]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
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* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/trunkstarpro.htm Trunkstar Pro]
 
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* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/tsxlt.htm Trunkstar XLT]
 
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* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/ts9235.htm Trunkstar 9235]
 
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* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/WinXXDataConverter/default.asp WinXX Data Converter]
 
  
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==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
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==Pro-2053 Scanners for Sale==
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pro2053and93/ Pro2053and93 Yahoo Group]
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*[[Pro-2053 eBay Listings]]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO-93_95/ PRO-93_95 Yahoo Group]
 
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO_93_SCANNERS/ PRO_93_SCANNERS Yahoo Group]
 
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* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81  Radio Reference Radio Shack Forum]
 
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* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=12&sid=68f3b33959bd7584f5d2600418bfb90d  Strong Signals Radio Shack Forum]
 
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* [http://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=PRO2053  Radio Shack Pro Series Scanners Forum]
 
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* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=10&sid=a008fecb4f59406385d1ff0cbe328c9c Strong Signals GRE forum]
 
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== eBay Listings ==
 
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<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-2053","PRO2053")</ebay>
 
  
 
Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
 
Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
  
  
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[[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]]
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[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
 
 
[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
 
[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Latest revision as of 09:54, 9 April 2021

Pro-2053

This radio, also made by GRE, is the base/mobile version of the Pro-93. It has 300 channels in 10 banks, and like most other GRE radios, can only be programmed - not controlled.

General Specifications

  • Can be updated to support Rebanding? NO
  • 300 channels - 10 banks
  • 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 406-512, 806-960,1240-1300MHz range
  • Scan rate 60cps
  • 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz steps
  • AM, FM
  • Alphanumeric Text Tagging (12 characters per line)
  • 5 list, 20 IDs, 100 IDs per bank; 1000 total IDs
  • Motorola Control Channel Only trunking
  • ID delay
  • Backlight
  • Per channel or global 20dB Attenuator
  • 5 Preprogrammed search ranges/1 user defined search range
  • 1 priority channel
  • Weather alert and priority
  • Computer programming (not computer control)
  • Nice search 'seek' (search resume) feature
  • A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable
  • 12 Volt 500 mA power supply Type "D" Adaptaplug


RR System Compatibility

This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database, of course you must verify that the scanner will cover the appropriate frequency range:

  • System Types:
    • Motorola Type I
    • Motorola Type II
    • Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
    • Motorola Type II Smartnet
    • Motorola Type II Smartzone
    • Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink
    • EDACS Standard (Wide)- NO ESK support
    • EDACS Standard Networked - NO ESK support
  • System Voices:
    • Analog

Mods

  • Pro-2053 discriminator tap
  • Programming Tip: You may have more than one trunk system in a bank, provided they are seperated by 1 conventional channel

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Mailing Lists / Forums

Pro-2053 Scanners for Sale

Return to Radio Shack Scanners

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